Prepare against Rohith Krishna S
GM · India · World #483 classical · FIDE ID 46617051
When preparing against Rohith Krishna S, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Rohith Krishna S, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rohith Krishna S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rohith Krishna S before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,514 | 2,516 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,344 | 2,344 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,420 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 205 | 113 | 88 | 50.5% |
| As White | 208 | 111 | 59 | 38 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 198 | 94 | 54 | 50 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rohith Krishna S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rohith Krishna S's side.
First moves as White (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 178 | 85.6% | 67.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.7% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 4.3% | 88.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (73.9% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — S usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — S usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 71 | 76.3% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 17.2% | 71.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 74.1% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 13 | 22.4% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Rohith Krishna S's chess games
All 406 games by Rohith Krishna S in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 205 wins, 113 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 77 | 40/25/12 | 51.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,689 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | E46 |
| Dec 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,675 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D37 |
| Apr 2026 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,641 | Titled Tuesday | C85 |
| Jun 2025 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,640 | Vladimir Dvorkovich Open | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 163 | 106.5 | 2,491 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 12 | 2,359 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 8 | 2,534 |
| 62nd ch-IND | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,358 |
| 16th Chennai Open | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,500 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,409 |
| 5th Athens of the East Open | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,349 |
| ch-Commonwealth 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rohith Krishna S's chess games?
406 games by Rohith Krishna S, from Nov 2013 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rohith Krishna S has played.
What does Rohith Krishna S play on the first move as White?
Across 208 games with White in our database, Rohith Krishna S opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rohith Krishna S answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Rohith Krishna S play as White?
As White, Rohith Krishna S's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (77 games, 51.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 208 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rohith Krishna S play as Black?
As Black, Rohith Krishna S most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Catalan (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Rohith Krishna S's FIDE rating?
Rohith Krishna S is currently rated 2,514 in classical chess, 2,344 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,516 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Rohith Krishna S played?
Our database contains 406 games by Rohith Krishna S, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 205 wins, 113 draws, 88 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rohith Krishna S?
406 games by Rohith Krishna S reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.